New Hampshire HB1094: repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.

Sponsors

• Joseph Barton (R, 1) · primary sponsor
• Joe Alexander (R, 29)
• Michael Granger (R, 2)
• Jeanine Notter (R, 12)
• Kelley Potenza (R, 19)
• James Thibault (R, 25)
• Alice Wade (D, 15)
• Timothy Lang (R, 2)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 31; eff. 06/21/2026
2. April 8, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 03/26/2026 HJ 9
3. April 8, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 03/26/2026); SJ 8
4. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11
5. March 17, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
6. March 16, 2026: Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 9
7. February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 5
8. February 9, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 4
9. February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-2; CC) HC 6 P. 6
10. February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:45 am GP 153

Common questions

What is HB1094?

HB1094 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): repealing the prohibition on collecting seaweed between sunset and sunrise.

What is the status of HB1094?

Chaptered as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 04/22/2026; Chapter 31; eff. 06/21/2026 (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1094?

Joseph Barton (R, 1), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1094?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2667&sy=2026